REVIEW

BULLICIDE

Directed By: Gurveer Ubhi, Rishi Chadha, Kiran Judge and Rajan Mangat

With: Gurjot Saib as Baljit Dhillon

Have you ever felt what it's like to be bullied? Have you ever bullied? How would you feel if you woke everyday dreaming it be your last?

Bullicide is an emotive yet captivating documentary depicting the trials and tribulations of a 15-year old student, Baljit Dhillon who's constantly subected to bullying.

The technical proficiency and attention to detail allows the documentary to engage yet educate its audience on a very sensitive topic. The film-makers use a variety of techniques from close-up shots of Baljit to convey his emotions to the use of a linear narrative, where actions speak louder than words

Bullicide tells the story through one protagonist yet leaves the audience pondering on their own personal experiences. Gurjot Saib plays an inspirational role wherby he transforms himself into a social outkast and claims sympathy of the audience through a very gripping and emotional conclusion.

'The documentary helps to entertain yet educate and raise awareness of a topic under-represented in the media. Bullying is an ever-present issue in school environments and Bullicide entices the audience throughout and leaves them to make their own judgement'. Rajan Mangat

'Why does this always happen, i've never done nothing to no-one'. Baljit Dhillon

'Bullicide: Death in the playground?'

9/10

Interesting fact

Gurjot improvised majority of the scenes, with us only giving him an outline of what to do

We had lots of disagreements with the caretaker, who constantly tried kicking us out of everyone classroom whilst filming and bringing in Mr Reed as backup (Gurveer wasn't having none of it)

Rajan Mangat

REVIEW

DIRECTED BY: GURVEER UBHI, RISHI CHADHA, RAJAN MANGAT, KIRAN JUDGE
STARRING: GURJOTH SAIB AS BALJIT DHILLON

This emotionally draining documentary depicts the life of a year 10 who has been constantly bullied into becoming a social outcast. This isn’t your average documentary, as well as it being very emotional and gripping, it also sends out a strong and vivid message into the minds of bullies everywhere. The young teenager Baljit Dhillon struggles to juggle with the pressures of school with his tormenting social life. This unbalance sends his life tumbling downwards. The documentary uses Baljit as an example and touches the audience, who can relate to character in many ways.

The extent of bullying in this documentary takes it to a whole new level; the technical proficiency used by the directors engages the audience into what is a tense and gripping conclusion. The attention to detail and the variety of shots gave the documentary a professional feel as well as being something that’s sending out a strong message. This is not only an extremely entertaining documentary but is also a highly educational.

The fact that bullicide shows the narrative mostly through the actions rather then voice keeps the audience gripped into the thrilling storyline. By the end of the documentary anyone who is associated with bullying or even in this age group, finds it emotional and thinks twice. The brilliant acting of a young developing star is what really got this production its great grade.

9/10

Interesting Facts

I lost count of the number of tapes we used.

We had countless encounters with the caretaker during the production! He through us out of as many class rooms as he possibly could and even called backup on several occasions!

By Rishi Chadha

Review by Kiran Judge

Title of Production : Bullicide

Directed by : Kiran Judge, Rajan Mangat, Gurveer Ubhi and Rishi Chadah

Starring : Gurjoth Sahib as Baljit Dhillon

The film Bullicide is documentray that takes its audience behind the scenes into the the life of a troubled teenager. Over a period of three days the film makers of Bullicide follow troubled teen Baljit Dhillon ( Gurjoth Sahib) as he struggles to cope with the pressures of bulling that ultimately drag him into a vicouse cycle of emotions. In the begining we are niaevely fooled to think Baljit is a "normal kid" and it is not untill the audience are forced to view the harsh measures taken by the protgaonist that they realise the impact of bullying.

The films message is powerfully presented in the films most detailed and tear jerking scenes. Taking bulling beyond the norm and to extreme levels the directors shock and emotionally reach their audience in order to convey a message that bulling is a unadressed seriouse issue that needs the same degree of attention as issues such as teenage preganancies and eating disorders.

In certain scene the ethics of the documeantary film maker come into place, however this is debateable. furthermore the documentary can be seen as one sided in that it may not offer any possible reason for the behaviours of the bullies who may also be acting out of distraght or anger. Regardless of questtaionable faults Bullicide represents a section of society in a unique and emotive way that is suitable for all audiences.

*REVIEW*

BULLICIDE
DIRECTED BY: GURVEER UBHI, RISHI CHADHA, RAJAN MANGAT, KIRAN JUDGE
STARRING: GURJOTH SAIB AS BALJIT DHILLON

“I’m human after all, why can’t anyone else see that?” Bullicide tells the compelling story of fifteen year old Greenford High School student, Baljit Dhillon. He allows us into his world where the audience are forced to witness the extent one has to suffer from constant physical and verbal abuse.

Its linear narrative induces you into participating on an emotional roller coaster. The dramatic performance from Gurjoth Saib, projects a real life portrayal whereby you are provoked to sympathise with him. Truly raw emotion is conveyed.

“I just tried to play the part as best as I could. I mean I was given some bullet point and the rest was just improvised. I was under a lot of pressure because if I didn’t do well, I knew I was going to get a b********* from the group.” - Gurjoth Saib.

Close attention to detail is evident, where the linear narrative is told more so through the image, rather than voice. The connotation perceived from the establishing shots to the lone tree, contribute to the poetic feel that is achieved.

“I feel that the group got on well with each other. There were no disputes about anything really, everyone contributed when they had to, that led to a top grade production in the end. It was this and the hard work and effort put in that led to our final grade.” - Gurveer Ubhi

Bullicide; an emotionally gripping tale and deserves your full attention.

8/10

INTERESTING FACT: We used 8 tapes of footage in total.

Gurveer Ubhi

A childrens point of view on Bullying

Bullying can mean many different things. These are some ways children and young people have described bullying:

• being teased
  
• being pushed or pulled about
  
• being hit or attacked
  
• having your bag and other possessions taken and thrown around
  
• having rumours spread about you
  
• being ignored and left out
  
• being forced to hand over money or possessions
  
• being attacked or teased or called names because of your religion or colour
  
• being attacked or teased or called names because of your sexuality

What does it feel like to be bullied?

Bullying hurts. It makes you scared and upset. It can make you so worried that you can't work well at school. Some children have told us they have skipped school to get away from it. It can make you feel that you are no good, that there is something wrong with you. Bullies can make you feel that it's your fault.

KIRAN

How 2 beat bulling . Top 10 tips

How to beat bullying – ChildLine’s top 10 tips Here are some ideas about how you can deal with bullying. Think about your situation, and what options might be best for you.

1. Don’t ignore bullying – it won’t go away on its own and it may get worse.
2. Tell someone you trust – such as a teacher, parent or friend.
3. Remember – it’s not your fault. No one deserves to be bullied.

Here are some other things you might want to think about:

1. Keep a record – and save any nasty texts or emails that you have been sent.
2. Try to stay away from the bullies or stay with a group when you don't feel safe.
3. Ask your mates to look out for you.
4. Try not to retaliate – you could get into trouble or get hurt.
5. Check your school’s anti-bullying policy. This will tell you what your school should do about bullying.
6. Try to act more confident – even if you don’t feel it.
7. Call ChildLine for extra help on 0800 1111.

KIRAN

Editing

We started editing a couple of weeks ago and its going very well. Everyone in the group is contributing well except sinbad who's been here for 1 day in god knows how long. We've got most of the editing done and its looking good. This week we hopefully will finish off any last minute filming and then by next should have a finished version to edit down from there.

BuLlYcIdE

Bullycide is formed from the words bully and suicide and homicide. Bullycide refers to the suicide or killing of a child due to bullying, or a bully victim seeking fatal revenge against his or her bullies, such as school shooting. Since bullying can cause an individual to feel hopeless about himself, he may have very low self-esteem and may suffer depression as a result. This can eventually lead to suicide.

Bullycide can refer to school violence that is provoked by bullying, as well as murders that occur as a result of bullying. Bullies can pick on people physically hard enough to actually kill them.

Progress so far

Finally filming is just about complete and logging and editing has begun after a whole load of HARD work. After going to extreme measures to get the best footage possible we feel very proud.

We feel weve really tried to make scenes of emotion as expressive and emotive as possible, by using vicks to encourage tears, food colouring for blood (after almost staining rajans sofa oooooops!) and using dark settings and fast paced movements to build up tension.

Weve gone to all extremes and efforts to get the best resuls, this does not include making long journeys and meetings for interviews because these would have no relevance to the type of documentary we are doing, but we did go out and buy our own tapes for 13 whole pounds which is alot when ur a student.

Weve filmed a lot of footage i believe about 7 tapes in total, which may be too much but this is something we will hopefully work out in editing.

KIRAN

Symbolis in Bullycide

The key symbolism in Bullycide are the empty spaces that reflect how alone Baljit is (Protagonist).

Buiding up to our climax the red carpet in the scene foreshadows whats to come.

KIRAN

Bullycide and Smoke weed every day

Our documentary and Smoke weed every day have a lot in common:

They both refferr to very seriouse topics.

Thye both can be seen as problems in middle schools.

• They both have negatve outcomes.

Another simularity is the narrative of our documentary and Smoke weed every day. For Bullycide our group is doing alomost a story like doumentary that develops into disaster to express the extent to which Bullying is dangerouse therefore we are including no vox poxes etc etc.By following around our protagonist we come to see from his point of view how it feels to be bullied. Just like Smoke weed every day there is a protagonist and he is focuseed on at all times. Smoke weed was very successfull and we very much liked their technique, we hope to do just as well and even better.

KIRAN

ANTI BULLYING WEEK

Anti-Bullying Week runs from the 22 to 26 November, the Anti-Bullying Alliance focused on encouraging schools and those who work in schools to work towards reducing bullying incidents and make schools safer environments for learning.
The week sees a host of events organised by members of ABA at a regional and national level, including a conference for young people organised by ChildLine, and the launch of an Anti-Bullying Award by the Diana Memorial Awards.
ABA also launched a number of key resources for parents and professionals:

Parents
Bullying: a Guide to the Law is a new 16-page document written in conjunction with the Children’s Legal Centre. It provides information for parents and carers on bullying and what schools are required to do to prevent and deal with it effectively. The guide also provides practical advice on what parents can do if their child is being bullied, and what to do if the school fails to support their child.

Schools
Making schools safer using effective anti-bullying strategies Spotlight briefing focuses on bullying, which blights the lives of thousands of children every year. It can happen anywhere, in school, in the community and in the home. But there is increasing evidence that there are effective strategies that schools can use to reduce its frequency and its impact as well as managing bullying incidents effectively. This briefing explores some of those strategies.

School & community
A special edition of the magazine Spotlight features articles and information about examples of good practice in anti-bullying work in schools and community settings.

KIRAN